Best Ever Pepper Steak

Slow cooker recipes are perfect choices for those days when you know that the evening is going to be crazy. Sometimes, when you have to work late, the temptation is to hit a drive-through and get a “heart attack in a sack.” 

However, if you plan ahead and throw a meal into the slow cooker, you can have dinner ready as soon as you walk in the door. This recipe for Best Ever Pepper Steak is one recipe that can make your evening so much easier on a busy day.

This Asian-inspired dish is so easy to make using simple ingredients. It has quickly become one of my go-to steak recipes because it is so amazing!

This recipe for Best Ever Pepper Steak is one recipe that can make your evening so much easier on a busy day.

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Why I love Best Ever Pepper Steak?

• I love recipes that make my evening easier. This recipe can be prepped in the morning, and when I get home it is ready to go.
• The combination of flavors is absolutely perfect. It smells great too!
• I make the rice ahead of time and store it in the fridge. I reheat it in the microwave while the kids are setting the table and dinner is ready to eat in just a few minutes.

What is the best steak for pepper steak?

Flank steak, sirloin steak, or round steak are all good options for making this pepper steak recipe. However, stew meat is a good choice too!

How do you keep pepper steak tender?

One great thing about this recipe is that, since it is cooked in a slow cooker, it doesn’t matter if your steak is a bit tough. The long, low, slow cook time keeps the pepper steak tender.

Should steak be marinated or just salt and pepper?

You can cook this recipe either way. If you want to add an extra layer of flavor to this recipe, you can marinate it in an all-purpose steak marinade. However, if you don’t have time, the extra ingredients that you add will provide plenty of flavor in this recipe.

Do you rinse steak before marinating?

There is no need to rinse the steak before you marinate it or prepare it.

How to serve Best Ever Pepper Steak?

You can serve this recipe over rice or pasta. However, if you eat mostly low carb, you can use cauliflower rice or zoodles, zucchini-based pasta noodles.

ips:

You don’t necessarily have to brown the steak before you add it to the slow cooker, but the meat will look more appealing if you do and the browning will give a better flavor to the meat.

Variations:

• Substitute soy sauce for the Worcestershire sauce to give this recipe an Asian twist.
• Add a teaspoon of cumin and a teaspoon of chili powder for a Mexican version of this recipe.

Ingredients:

• Beef stew meat
• bell peppers chopped into large chunks
• Vegetable oil
• Worcestershire sauce
• Minced garlic
• Beef broth
• Stewed tomatoes
• All-purpose flour
• Seasoned salt

How to make Best Ever Pepper Steak:

Step 1. Mix together the flour and seasoned salt.

Adding the flour.

Adding seasoned salt

Step 2. Sprinkle the seasoned flour over the meat and toss to coat well.

Step 3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4. Add the meat and peppers to the skillet and saute until the meat is seared on all sides.

Step 5. Add the garlic to the skillet and saute for another 30 seconds.

Step 6. Pour the meat and pepper mixture into a Crockpot.

Step 7. Mix in the stewed tomatoes, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.

Adding stewed tomatoes.

Adding beef broth.

Adding Worcestershire sauce.

Step 8. Cook on low heat for 8 hours.

Serve warm!

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How to store Best Ever Pepper Steak?

You can store any leftovers of this pepper steak recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to reheat Best Ever Pepper Steak?

You can reheat this recipe in the microwave for about 30 seconds. You probably want to cover it to keep it from popping and making a mess in the microwave.

How much does Best Ever Pepper Steak last on the fridge?

You probably want to use the remains of your Best Ever Pepper Steak recipe within three days.

Can I make ahead Best Ever Pepper Steak?

This recipe is best consumed the same day that it is cooked.

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